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Jim Crow Laws
These were laws that segregated blacks and whites, including schools, restrooms, and how they got places. -
Chinese Exclusion Act
It was an act that prohibited Chinese immigrant workers to come into the US. It was in act for 10 years -
Eugene V. Debs
Eugene was involved in a successful Union that asked for higher wages against the great Northern Railway -
Sinking of the Lusitania
A German boat fired a torpedo at the Lusitania, killing 1,198 passengers and 128 were American. -
Zimmerman Telegram
The Zimmerman Telegram was meant to ally Germany and Mexico, and Germany said they would give Mexico some of America's land if they helped them in WW1 -
Sedition Act
This act pretty much took away the first amendment rights of freedom of speech, making it illegal to publish false and/or bad talk the US government -
18th Amendment
This amendment was to stop the selling of alcohol. It was the only amendment to be repealed, and while it was in effect, criminals were able to make a lot of money off selling the alcohol. -
19th Amendment
This amendment allowed women the right to vote, and you cannot deny someone the right to vote based on sex. -
Immigration Act of 1924
This act limited the amount of immigrants that could come into the US, depending on how many US citizens there are at the time. -
John Scopes - The Monkey Trial
John Scopes was a young high-school teacher who broke the law by teaching students evolution and that humans are of animal decent. -
20th Amendment
This amendment says when government officials terms will end and who will take over if the president happens to die while in office. -
21st Amendment
This amendment is what replaced the 18th amendment, now allowing the consumption and selling of alcohol -
Red Scare
The cold war had Americans fearing that Communism was going to take over the United States